Banko Gotiti is an excellent introduction to washed Ethiopian coffee at its best. This lot presents the classic hallmarks of high-grown Yirgacheffe: a bright, structured acidity and a perfumed, floral-led profile. Zesty bergamot and plush stone fruit sit at the core, layered with delicate jasmine and a touch of mandarin.

Behind the florals, supporting flavours of milk chocolate and caramel build as the coffee cools. These add weight and depth, rounding out the profile without overpowering its vibrant clarity. The interplay between acidity and sweetness gives structure and balance. The black grape like acidity is effervescent, maintains structure and supports a clean, lingering finish.

This is a light roast, developed with filter brewing in mind. The clarity and nuance are best appreciated without milk, where the coffee’s florality and citrus notes are most expressive. Brewed well, it shows the layered complexity and precision that make washed Ethiopian coffees so highly regarded among filter drinkers.

Processing at Banko Gotiti follows a long, cool fermentation, lasting up to 48 hours. This extended fermentation in Gedeb’s high elevation helps develop a refined flavour profile, preserving delicate floral and citrus notes while adding complexity. Once fermented, the parchment is carefully washed and dried on raised beds. This method accentuates the clarity and floral expression Yirgacheffe coffees are prized for, making this an excellent showcase of the region's signature washed style.